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Syslog

The Syslog monitor node allows block allows comprehensive system logging information to be fed into Ctrl using a standard Syslog server setup.

All data received by the node is made accesable by creating a Process and dragging in your Syslog monitor block. All information received is sent out of the Received node of the block in JSON format.

Use a Syslog Parser to break this down into:

  • Message
  • Timestamp
  • Host

All messages are formatted according to the Syslog specifications as defined in the RFC 3164 standards and sent out of the Message node of the Syslog Parser in JSON.

To configure this Monitor type:

  • Give the monitor a Name and Description.
  • Set a colour theme to make identification simple in your nodes view.
  • Set Syslog as the monitor method.
  • Define the port your Syslog server will use to communicate (default 514).